But since I can’t, I’m going to share the (insanely easy) recipe with you in hopes that you will make it and feel the love. And I’ll probably just go ahead and eat both of these cakes, if you don’t mind — so they don’t go to waste.
What’s the deal with mug cakes, you ask? I’ll tell you. Mug + tiny bit of Bisquick-based cake batter + sweet mix-ins like blueberries and white chocolate = CAKE. It’s really that simple, and just about the fastest way to get cake into your belly. That’s the deal with mug cakes, and that’s why I think you should make them for you and your sweetie (or best friend/sibling/Mom/kiddo/cuddly cat*) this Valentine’s Day. Here are a few other reasons:
2) Perfectly portioned mug cakes = more room for those truffles in a heart-shaped box that you may or may not have just gone ahead and bought for yourself because you can, and because everyone deserves truffles.
4) Actually I can’t think of another reason right now because all I can think about is eating one of these mug cakes.
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*Just kidding don’t make these for your cat, because that is not cat-safe. Pro tip: Give him a big hug and an extra cat treat instead.
Blueberry Mug Cakes
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Original Bisquick® mix
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- Fresh whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Bisquick, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla and egg until just a few small lumps remain. Divide batter evenly among 2 mugs.
- Divide blueberries and white chocolate chips evenly between mugs (do not stir).
- Microwave 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until cakes are done and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly; top with whipped cream and more blueberries just before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I wish you could hand me one of these too girl – I love mug cakes! Blueberry and white chocolate is such an awesome combo – sounds amazing!
LOVE these!! Definitely going to try them for Valentine’s… if I can wait that long!
How do you balance the thin/fit world with the constant tasting/creative baking one? Is it a wonderful metabolism or daily discipline? You look as amazing as your cakes which isn’t always the case in the dessert world.
I’m seriously contemplating going to the kitchen to make one of these bad boys right now, they are calling my name!
Re: Heart-shaped box of truffles…YES WE CAN! And we deserve it too 🙂 I adore mini desserts,because I crave variety. With this small-batch recipe, I can move onto the next hot sweet thang without feeling bad about neglecting the leftovers (we won’t have any…I’m eating both mugs!)
Yes. Yes to all the mug cakes. And all the blueberries. Because if you put blueberries in it, that makes it a health food. DUH.
Erika — You’re living right. 🙂
Shikha la mode — I totally eat almost everything out of a bowl, too — and now mugs as well, apparently. Whatever works. 😉
Mom — Riiiiight. Or I can still eat both and make you another one (or two ;)).
Lauren — Anything to help. 🙂